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R408 VBU

1997 Suzuki X90

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,748 mi
Last recorded118,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 VBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,748 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,414 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 117,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 118,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front discs worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,348 miles

Front inner pads low.

Front wipers split.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside front headlamp aim slightly deterioated.

Offside front inner disc corroded.

Oil leak

poor welding repairs to o/s/f and n/s/f floor outriggers now partially welded to chassis

Fail 28 Sep 2011 111,327 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

near side front spring well slight corroding

off side rear tyre wearing close to limit

steering uj slight play and dust cover cracking

vehicle dry under and corroding generally

Fail 23 Sep 2011 111,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front inner pads low.

Front wipers split.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside front headlamp aim slightly deterioated.

Offside front inner disc corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil low

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear brake pipe to union corroding

offside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroding

offside rear brake pipe to flexi corroding

rear lower panel corroding

steering column dust cover perished

unable to fully inspect offside and nearside outer sills covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2009 95,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate deteriorating

front suspension arms surface corrosion

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2007 79,846 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged/deteriorating

general surface corrosion front coil springs,suspension arms

horn switch relocated on dash

surface rust brake pipes

Pass 26 Aug 2006 71,732 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 71,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki X90?

Based on 13,161 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
2,727
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 928
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 342
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 319
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R408 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki X90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki X90 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 928 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R408 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki X90 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki X90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R408 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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